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Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole

February 7, 2020 by Sandy 11 Comments

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Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole is a delicious, simple hamburger rice casserole. This is a quick weeknight dinner that is ready in 30 minutes. The kids and adults love this pressure cooker cheesy hamburger rice casserole.

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Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole

I love an easy weeknight meal that isn’t too complicated. If you have a pound of ground beef to use up, this is a delicious recipe to make with it.

Can I use ground sausage or turkey?

I will say a definite yes to using ground turkey to make this cheesy rice casserole, but I’m not sure about the sausage.

If you want to use ground sausage, I think I would omit the kosher salt, and try it that way, as sausage tends to be salty.

You can always add some salt after cooking if you want.

Close up of forkful of Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole

What is the best rice to use?

I use long grain white rice that we buy in a huge bag at the big box store. Rinsed in cold water.

You could use another type of rice, but the cook time and liquid to rice ratio will probably change.

The ratio I normally use when making white rice is 1:1 rice:liquid. Since this recipe has meat, cheese, and condensed soup in it, extra liquid was called for.

Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole in pressure cooker pot with wooden spoon

Can I add more veggies to this recipe?

Yes, you can add veggies! Get as creative as you like.
• Try slicing some mushrooms and sautéing with the onion and meat.
• Throw in some baby carrots before pressure cooking.
• Add some fresh baby spinach with the corn after pressure cooking.

The steps to make this pressure cooker cheesy hamburger casserole are easy. Here’s the rundown:
four images showing addition of onion, hamburger, seasoning and broth to make Cheesy Hamburger Casserole
four images showing the addition of soup, corn, and cheese to make the cheesy hamburger casserole
making the casserole

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Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole on a dark brown plate with fork
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Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
28 mins
 

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole is an easy, delicious hamburger rice casserole with simple ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pressure cooker cheesy hamburger rice recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 430 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 sm Sweet Onion, diced
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme Leaves (not ground)
  • 2 1/2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 1/2 cups Long Grain White Rice, rinsed
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 2 cups Frozen Corn Kernels*, or 1 can of corn, drained
  • 2-3 cups Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
Instructions
  1. Turn on the Sauté setting. When hot, add the oil and the onion. Cook until starting to turn translucent.

  2. Add the ground beef, cook, breaking up the chunks, until just a little pink is still visible.

  3. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Stir well to combine. Then continue to cook until meat is done. If there is too much grease for your liking, drain it.

  4. Add he broth and stir.

  5. Add the rice evenly over the top of the meat and do not stir. Just make sure the rice is submerged.

  6. Add the mushroom soup over the top and spread out, but do not stir.

  7. Cancel the sauté setting. Then close the lid and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position. Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then the +/- button or dial to select 8 minutes. High Pressure. The pot will take several minutes to come to pressure.

  8. When the cook cycle has finished, immediately turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to Quick Release the steam/pressure.

  9. When the pin in the lid drops back down, open the lid and turn off the pot.

  10. Stir in the corn. Then stir in the cheese, one cup at a time. Add the 3rd cup of cheese only if you like it pretty cheesy.

  11. Let the pot sit for a couple of minutes without a lid so the cheese can melt.

  12. Serve immediately. Garnish as desired.

Recipe Notes

*Feel free to add mushrooms, carrots, or other veggies to your liking.

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  1. Laurie Graham

    November 19, 2020 at 8:03 am

    I made this and it was so easy and turned out perfect.

    Reply
  2. Lori

    October 14, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    Kind of bland:( My husband added sour cream to give it a slighty tangy flavor. I think this is a good meal for the kids, but I wasn’t crazy about it.

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  3. Lisa

    June 29, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Hello Sandy!

    I’m so glad I joined your simplyhappyfoodie email group! I am enjoying the recipes you share! This one was a hit with my family! In fact we have loved all of them so far!! Thanks so much for your recipes! This appliance was put in the basement after a few tries but then I found you on Facebook and you shared recipes of yours that were easy to prepare and delish! Instant pot is now one of my main appliances!!:)

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  4. Sheila

    March 30, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    Yummy! My husband is in the hospital so I had veggies to use up:broccoli, green onions, celery, bok choy. All went in with rice and the browned beef, broth, thyme, cream of chicken soup. Added the corn and sharp cheddar at the end as directed. Easy, tidy, tasty, nourishing. Nice lot of leftovers to make life easier. Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Jim

    February 21, 2020 at 8:42 am

    Great Recipe. I used Brown Long Grain rice, but did not adjust my time.(a little crunchy)
    When I make it a again with brown rice, how long do you think for the cooking time?
    Thank You
    Jim

    Reply
    • Sandy

      February 21, 2020 at 9:07 am

      I usually cook brown rice for 22 minutes.

      Reply
  6. Curtis Minatre

    February 16, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    Can I freeze the leftover casserole?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      February 17, 2020 at 9:42 am

      Yes, I recommend freezing in a freezer bag, flattening it slightly so it thaws faster.

      Reply
  7. Sherri

    February 9, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    I don’t have a pressure cooker. Can this be cooked in a regular pot on top of the stove?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      February 17, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      I would cook the rice, then cook the hamburger and onion. Add it all to a casserole dish and bake in at 350° covered with foil, maybe 20-30 minutes.

      Reply
  8. Jeanie

    February 8, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    This is so easy, served with green salad, Had dinner ready in about 30 minutes. Thanks for the awesome recipe.

    Reply

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